YOU MUST COMPLY WITH THE COVID REGULATIONS IN FORCE WHEN YOUR BOOKING OCCURS
Westgate is run by volunteers who give their own time to support this historic venue.
Please use our user-led booking and payment system which minimises administration costs and time, your co-operation and support is appreciated.
Bookings are only accepted using the online booking form (available at the bottom of this page)
We try to keep hire costs down and administration to the minimum so that Westgate can better serve the community,
You will be sent an email confirming your booking and access details.
Bookings are managed by Oyster Project charity volunteers.
Please note your booking signifies your acceptance of the following Terms & Conditions
Westgate is run by volunteers who give their own time to support this historic venue.
Please use our user-led booking and payment system which minimises administration costs and time, your co-operation and support is appreciated.
Bookings are only accepted using the online booking form (available at the bottom of this page)
We try to keep hire costs down and administration to the minimum so that Westgate can better serve the community,
You will be sent an email confirming your booking and access details.
Bookings are managed by Oyster Project charity volunteers.
Please note your booking signifies your acceptance of the following Terms & Conditions
Terms and Conditions
These requirements form the conditions of hire. In particular we draw your attention to the health and safety section and insurance sections.
1 Payment Payment is in advance with your booking.
2 Operating hours Westgate is open 9am - 11pm seven days a week
3 Health & safety The hirer has a responsibility to ensure that all members of their group behave in a reasonable manner at all times and take care to safeguard their own safety and that of other people present.
It is a condition of this contract that hirers and their representatives comply with the statutory local authority regulations regarding health, safety and fire precautions and any other safety measure deemed reasonably necessary by the staff of the Westgate.
All electrical equipment, both domestic and technical, brought into the Westgate by the hire company must have passed a portable appliance test (PAT) in the last 12 months, and be fully insured. Copies of supporting documentation should be provided to the Westgate administration on request.
All mechanical equipment brought into Westgate by the hirer must be certified as being in safe working order by a qualified maintenance engineer, and must be fully insured.
Copies of supporting documentation should be provided to Westgate administration on request.
Westgate Chapel is a no smoking building.
4 Insurance Westgate and the hirer will each effect and maintain adequate insurance policies to cover all requisite statutory and other legal liabilities as follows:
Westgate shall be responsible for public, third party and employer’s liability cover in respect of the venue, the staff of the venue and the general public visiting the venue.
In any case not attributable to negligence on the part of Westgate, the hirer shall be responsible for any claims in respect of the hirer's employees and members of the public and for the property of the hire company and its employees arising out of the use and occupancy of the venue. The hirer undertakes that the performances and other activities shall not be dangerous or harmful to the members of the hire company, employees of Westgate or audiences and other participants, and shall be liable for and make good all loss or damage to Westgate property resulting from the negligence of the hire company.
The hirer shall not do or allow to be done in or about the premises anything that would invalidate any insurance policy or which may cause any increased premium to become payable for such insurance, but shall at all times use all proper precautions to prevent loss, or damage or harm by fire or accident.
5 Loss or damage to property Westgate cannot be held responsible for loss or damage to property on the premises. It is advised that valuables are kept secure and not left in the building overnight.
6 Cancellation In the event of the hirer canceling more than 6 weeks prior to the hire, the hirer agrees to pay 50% of the fee as a cancellation fee. If less than 6 weeks prior to the hire, then the full fee is payable.
7 Equal opportunities Westgate is committed to the principles of diversity and equal opportunity for all and prohibits both unlawful and unfair discrimination throughout the organisation and its operations. Our policy is to ensure that all persons are treated fairly irrespective of their colour, race, sex, sexual orientation, age or youth, religion, political beliefs, trade union membership or non-membership, marital, physical and mental status or any other factors, including pregnancy and maternity. All companies and their representatives are expected to follow through this policy of making the building and its uses inviting to all visitors and users of the Westgate.
8. Cleaning and Caretaking A cleaning/caretaking deposit may be required for events open to the public. Hirers are responsible for leaving the Chapel cleaned and with tables and chairs put away in their designated spaces i.e. as found. Cleaning and caretaking work undertaken as a result of a hirers leaving the venue in an unsatisfactory condition will incur a cleaning and caretaking charge.
By making a booking you are accepting the above Terms and Conditions,
all session bookings and payments are handled online via the form below.
1 Payment Payment is in advance with your booking.
2 Operating hours Westgate is open 9am - 11pm seven days a week
3 Health & safety The hirer has a responsibility to ensure that all members of their group behave in a reasonable manner at all times and take care to safeguard their own safety and that of other people present.
It is a condition of this contract that hirers and their representatives comply with the statutory local authority regulations regarding health, safety and fire precautions and any other safety measure deemed reasonably necessary by the staff of the Westgate.
All electrical equipment, both domestic and technical, brought into the Westgate by the hire company must have passed a portable appliance test (PAT) in the last 12 months, and be fully insured. Copies of supporting documentation should be provided to the Westgate administration on request.
All mechanical equipment brought into Westgate by the hirer must be certified as being in safe working order by a qualified maintenance engineer, and must be fully insured.
Copies of supporting documentation should be provided to Westgate administration on request.
Westgate Chapel is a no smoking building.
4 Insurance Westgate and the hirer will each effect and maintain adequate insurance policies to cover all requisite statutory and other legal liabilities as follows:
Westgate shall be responsible for public, third party and employer’s liability cover in respect of the venue, the staff of the venue and the general public visiting the venue.
In any case not attributable to negligence on the part of Westgate, the hirer shall be responsible for any claims in respect of the hirer's employees and members of the public and for the property of the hire company and its employees arising out of the use and occupancy of the venue. The hirer undertakes that the performances and other activities shall not be dangerous or harmful to the members of the hire company, employees of Westgate or audiences and other participants, and shall be liable for and make good all loss or damage to Westgate property resulting from the negligence of the hire company.
The hirer shall not do or allow to be done in or about the premises anything that would invalidate any insurance policy or which may cause any increased premium to become payable for such insurance, but shall at all times use all proper precautions to prevent loss, or damage or harm by fire or accident.
5 Loss or damage to property Westgate cannot be held responsible for loss or damage to property on the premises. It is advised that valuables are kept secure and not left in the building overnight.
6 Cancellation In the event of the hirer canceling more than 6 weeks prior to the hire, the hirer agrees to pay 50% of the fee as a cancellation fee. If less than 6 weeks prior to the hire, then the full fee is payable.
7 Equal opportunities Westgate is committed to the principles of diversity and equal opportunity for all and prohibits both unlawful and unfair discrimination throughout the organisation and its operations. Our policy is to ensure that all persons are treated fairly irrespective of their colour, race, sex, sexual orientation, age or youth, religion, political beliefs, trade union membership or non-membership, marital, physical and mental status or any other factors, including pregnancy and maternity. All companies and their representatives are expected to follow through this policy of making the building and its uses inviting to all visitors and users of the Westgate.
8. Cleaning and Caretaking A cleaning/caretaking deposit may be required for events open to the public. Hirers are responsible for leaving the Chapel cleaned and with tables and chairs put away in their designated spaces i.e. as found. Cleaning and caretaking work undertaken as a result of a hirers leaving the venue in an unsatisfactory condition will incur a cleaning and caretaking charge.
By making a booking you are accepting the above Terms and Conditions,
all session bookings and payments are handled online via the form below.
NB
We operate a low cost community space with the Hall bookable in sessions, AM, PM and Evening and Full Day
We only take bookings via our automated self service booking and payment system, full access instructions will be sent once you have booked, payment is then taken 28 days before a session.
The system prevents double bookings and securely manages payments/banking etc. while also assisting our unpaid support volunteers at Westgate.
It is a first come, first served system, book early to avoid disappointment.
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Westgate is a licensed premises and a drinks licence is available
Hall extras available - ask for a quote
PA and party/disco lighting system
Projector and projection screen available
Catering kitchen and function facility for 50-60
We operate a low cost community space with the Hall bookable in sessions, AM, PM and Evening and Full Day
We only take bookings via our automated self service booking and payment system, full access instructions will be sent once you have booked, payment is then taken 28 days before a session.
The system prevents double bookings and securely manages payments/banking etc. while also assisting our unpaid support volunteers at Westgate.
It is a first come, first served system, book early to avoid disappointment.
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Westgate is a licensed premises and a drinks licence is available
Hall extras available - ask for a quote
PA and party/disco lighting system
Projector and projection screen available
Catering kitchen and function facility for 50-60
